How to travel from Doncaster to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Isle of Man is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Doncaster to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£79($95)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£89($105)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£87($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Isle of Man by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Doncaster and Isle of Man is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Doncaster and Isle of Man by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Isle of Man is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Doncaster and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Doncaster to Isle of Man. We recommend that you drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Isle of Man is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £140($165) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 2h 50m | £200($235) | hourly | 431km (268 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly | 3hrs | £90($110) | hourly | 295km (183 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 15m | £79($95) | twice daily | 285km (177 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 5h 40m | £89($105) | 6 times a week | 277km (172 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 30m | £87($105) | twice daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Isle of Man
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man